AFI KLM E&M names new EVP Engineering & Maintenance at KLM

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has officially appointed Marloes van Laake as Executive Vice President of Engineering & Maintenance for KLM, a transition set to take place on February 1st, 2027. This appointment marks her inclusion as a member of KLM’s Executive Committee, succeeding Mathieu Essenberg in that role. Van Laake brings over two decades of extensive experience within the aviation industry to this strategic position at KLM. The move underscores KLM's commitment to strengthening its engineering and maintenance operations through experienced leadership. This change reflects ongoing developments within AFI KLM E&M and its partnerships with major airlines.